North American Konkanis Association
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North American Konkani Association
Konkani Sammelan 2027

What's Coming Up

Upcoming events across
North America.

June 29 - July 3 2027

30th Anniversary Celebration

North American Konkanis Sammelan

Join us for Motiyancho Utsavu – Pearl Jubilee, a special Konkani Sammelan on Cruise, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the North American Konkani Association. Set sail from June 29 to July 3, 2027, and experience a memorable celebration of community, culture, and togetherness.
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Established 1998 · North America

Uniting the
Konkanis Community
Across North America

NAKA brings together Konkanis across the US and Canada — celebrating our language, culture, and traditions while building a vibrant community for generations to come.

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Established 1998 Brooklyn, NY

A National Voice for the Konkanis Community

North American Konkani Association (NAKA) was formed in 1998 when Nina Padukone, Damodhar Baliga, Vasanth Bhat and (Late) M. Vasudev Nayak saw the need for an all-encompassing national organization to help unite the North American Konkani community.
With the goal of preserving our language, showcasing our culture, and nurturing our customs, NAKA strives every day to serve as a helpful resource and create a national presence for Konkanis in the US and Canada.

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Our Achievements

Two decades of community in numbers.​

3600+

Members in North America

625+

Events Conducted

20+

Years Completed

10

Konkani Sammelans

Services built for every generation.

Four ongoing programs nurturing the Konkani identity — from finding partners to preserving recipes.

01
Mhalgade Corner
A dedicated discussion section and communication forum for our Konkani seniors. We aim to connect our Mhalgades with their friends all across North America and globally.
02
E-Khabbar Newsletter
The only North American Quarterly Newsletter catering to the social and cultural needs of the Konkani community. Each edition features news, culture, and community stories.
03
NAKA Cares
Our community support initiative to help Konkanis in times of need — financial assistance, community resources, and support networks.
04
Discussion Forums
Community discussion forums to connect, share ideas, discuss cultural topics, and stay engaged with the broader Konkani community in North America.

What's Coming Up

Upcoming events across North America.

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Oct 12-2026

Chicago,IL

10th North American Konkani Sammelan

Three days of music, theater, language workshops, youth showcases, and the largest Konkani gathering in North America.
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Jun 14-2026

Regional · Edison, NJ

NAKA Summer Cultural Meet

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Aug 22-2026

Regional · Edison, NJ

NAKA Summer Cultural Meet

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Action

"Volunteering with NAKA gave me a community I never expected to find."

Volunteer

Give time, build legacy.

Help organize events, mentor youth, run language circles, or support Mhalgade outreach in your city.
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Donate

Fuel the mission.

Every gift directly supports scholarships, community grants, the endowment, and our cultural archive.
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Corporate Match

Double your impact — many North American employers will match your gift to NAKA.
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Membership

Become part of the Konkanis family in North America.

Become a member

Membership funds our programs and unlocks deeper participation across all NAKA chapters and services.

Individual

$40

per year
For students and individuals connecting with the NAKA community.
  • Quarterly E-Khabbar digital edition
  • Member-only event pricing
  • Access to Mhalgade Corner & Forum
  • Vote in NAKA elections
Join as Individual

Family

Most Popular

$75

per year

Our most popular plan — covers your entire household across North America.
  • Everything in Individual
  • Up to 5 family members covered
  • Soirika matrimonial registry
  • Priority Sammelan registration
  • Youth program eligibility
Join as Family

Patron

$1,000

one-time · lifetime
For supporters investing in the long-term cultural legacy of NAKA.
  • Lifetime family membership
  • Recognition in E-Khabbar & Sammelans
  • Endowment Fund contribution credit
  • Patron-only annual gathering
Become a Patron

Our Presence

Representing and connecting the Konkani community through a
growing network of local associations.

Endowment Fund

Invest in the legacy of our next generation.

Your contributions fuel scholarships, Mhalgade care programs, language workshops, and the permanent digital archive of our diaspora.
Support the Endowment
Other Ways to Give

Live from the Community

Voices, moments, and updates.

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Facebook
Highlights from the Bay Area Konkani Mela 2026.

2 days ago

Twitter/X
E-Khabbar Spring Issue is live — read it on naka.org.

2 days ago

Our Partners

In collaboration with regional associations,
NGOs & corporates.

Konkani Charitable Fund
World Konkani Center

Gallery

Konkani Sammelan 2022 – San Jose, California | July 2–4, 2022

The Konkani community of Northern California proudly hosted the 10th Konkani Sammelan, bringing Konkanis from across North America together to celebrate our rich culture, heritage, and community at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center from July 2–4, 2022.
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Videos

Konkanis Sammelan 2022

Relive the memorable moments from the 10th North American
Konkani Sammelan through our event video collection.

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Playlist

4 Videos